Wild West, Cowboys & Buffalos
9 Days from $2,516 per person
Family Friendly Vacation
Trot through Montana's Big Sky Country and watch as Old Faithful spouts steam in Yellowstone. You'll see the American presidents sculpted at Mount Rushmore and say hi to Buffalo Bill in Cody.
Overview
Family Friendly Vacation
Trot through Montana's Big Sky Country and watch as Old Faithful spouts steam in Yellowstone. You'll see the American presidents sculpted at Mount Rushmore and say hi to Buffalo Bill in Cody.
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Day 1: Arrive Salt Lake City
Saddle up for a Wild West family adventure starting in Salt Lake City. This evening, join your travel buckeroos and Travel Director for a rootin' tootin' Kick-off Party.
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Day 2: Salt Lake City – Montpelier – Jackson
Follow Rocky Mountain trails blazed by rugged mountain men centuries ago. Stop at the Oregon Trail Center and enjoy lunch in a covered wagon before arriving in the Old West town of Jackson. This evening, take a wagon ride out to the river for a rib-stickin' Chuckwagon Regional Meal.
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Day 3: Jackson - Grand Teton National Park - 320 Guest Ranch
Rise early if you'd like to rollick down the Snake River on a scenic optional wilderness float trip* (seasonal). Later, discover dramatic Grand Teton National Park. Travel onward to Montana's Big Sky Country and settle in for big fun at an 1898 homestead where you'll feast on a classic Western dinner.
*Note: Participation in this activity is at your own risk, and a signed liability waiver will be required.
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Day 4: 320 Guest Ranch – Yellowstone National Park (2 Nights)
Giddy up cowboys and cowgirls. There are many fun choices on the ranch this morning: join a whitewater rafting trip* down the Gallatin River or saddle up and ride* with a real-life horse wrangler in the Montana wilderness. After lunch at the ranch, visit The Grizzly and Wolf Discovery Center in West Yellowstone where you'll learn how your visit contributes to its conservation projects. Tonight, arrive at your accommodation inside Yellowstone National Park.
*Note: Participation in these activities is at your own risk, and a signed liability waiver will be required.
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Day 5: Yellowstone National Park Sightseeing
Discover Yellowstone's amazing wonders—Yellowstone Falls, brilliantly colored hot springs and Old Faithful, spouting steam water for thousands of years.
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Day 6: Yellowstone National Park – Cody – Sheridan
Tip your Stetson to "Buffalo Bill" in his hometown of Cody. Connect with the "Spirit of the American West" at Buffalo Bill Center of the West where you'll experience the culture of the cowboy, the role of the firearm in the early days and the culture and art of the Plains Indians.
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Day 7: Sheridan – Keystone – Rapid City (2 Nights)
Visit Crazy Horse Memorial in South Dakota's Black Hills and learn how your visit helps to preserve the heritage of the Lakota people. The evening is yours to explore Rapid City. Or consider an optional trip to the Mount Rushmore Lighting Ceremony and see the giant faces of former U.S. Presidents light up at night.
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Day 8: Black Hills Excursion
Our first stop today is in Bear Country USA, a wildlife park featuring the worlds' largest private viewing habitat of American black bear. Next, head for the famous Black Hills of South Dakota to view Mount Rushmore. This evening, dive into culture and join your fellow adventurers at a Farewell Dinner featuring a local Native American dancer.
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Day 9: Depart Rapid City or Denver
Your Wild West adventure comes to an end after breakfast. Say so long to your newfound friends this morning and transfer to the Rapid City Regional Airport for your flight home, or traverse some of the heavily forested Black Hills and the expansive grasslands of Wyoming on your way to Denver, the Mile High City, where you may extend your stay, or transfer to Denver International Airport for your flight home. For guests who choose to continue on to Denver Airport, arrival will be at 5 pm. Please be aware when booking your flights.
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30 Day Refund Guarantee
We promise you’ll enjoy a stress-free travel experience from the minute you start your vacation planning or we’ll refund your deposit. Make your reservation with a $350 deposit. If you change your mind for any reason within 30 days of booking, we’ll offer you a full refund.
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Definite Departure
| Depart Date | Return Date | Price | Discount | Availability | Price | ||
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| 27 May 19 | 4 Jun 19 | $2,795$2,516pp | Early PaymentPay by Jan 17 | Request Quote Book Now | |||
| 10 Jun 19 | 18 Jun 19 | $2,825$2,543pp | Early PaymentPay by Jan 17 | Request Quote Book Now | |||
| 17 Jun 19 | 25 Jun 19 | $2,825$2,543pp | Early PaymentPay by Jan 17 | Request Quote Book Now | |||
| 18 Jun 19 | 26 Jun 19 | $2,825$2,543pp | Early PaymentPay by Jan 17 | Request Quote Book Now | |||
| 24 Jun 19 | 2 Jul 19 | $2,825$2,543pp | Early PaymentPay by Jan 17 | Request Quote Book Now | |||
| 25 Jun 19 | 3 Jul 19 | $2,825$2,543pp | Early PaymentPay by Jan 17 | Request Quote Book Now | |||
| 1 Jul 19 | 9 Jul 19 | $2,825$2,543pp | Early PaymentPay by Jan 17 | Request Quote Book Now | |||
| 8 Jul 19 | 16 Jul 19 | $2,825$2,543pp | Early PaymentPay by Jan 17 | Request Quote Book Now | |||
| 15 Jul 19 | 23 Jul 19 | $2,825$2,543pp | Early PaymentPay by Jan 17 | Request Quote Book Now | |||
| 16 Jul 19 | 24 Jul 19 | $2,825$2,543pp | Early PaymentPay by Jan 17 | Request Quote Book Now | |||
| 22 Jul 19 | 30 Jul 19 | $2,825$2,543pp | Early PaymentPay by Jan 17 | Request Quote Book Now | |||
| 12 Aug 19 | 20 Aug 19 | $2,825$2,543pp | Early PaymentPay by Jan 17 | Request Quote Book Now | |||
| 19 Aug 19 | 27 Aug 19 | $2,825$2,543pp | Early PaymentPay by Jan 17 | Request Quote Book Now | |||
| 26 Aug 19 | 3 Sep 19 | $2,825$2,543pp | Early PaymentPay by Jan 17 | Request Quote Book Now | |||
| 2 Sep 19 | 10 Sep 19 | $2,795$2,516pp | Early PaymentPay by Jan 17 | Request Quote Book Now | |||
| 16 Sep 19 | 24 Sep 19 | $2,795$2,516pp | Early PaymentPay by Jan 17 | Request Quote Book Now |
Price is per person and is based on two people sharing a twin bedded room. Single rooms are available at a supplement. As this is a family vacation, single room request must be part of a larger family group reservation.
Room Share: Guaranteed Room Share is not available on this trip.
Single Room Supplement: $1,125.
Gratuities: Option to pre-pay gratuities for Travel Director and Driver $100 per person.
Day 9 End Denver Option: available for guests wishing to end in Denver.
AARP Members are entitled to an exclusive Member Benefit Discount on all Grand European Travel vacations. Plus receive a free travel gift! Call Toll Free: 1-866-847-3858 for details.
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Professional Travel Director
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Sightseeing with Local Experts
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VIP Access
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WIFI on Coach and in Hotels
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Cultural Enrichment
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Expertly Selected Hotels
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Hotel Tips
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Most Meals
Meal Summary
15 meals: 8 full breakfasts, 2 lunches, 5 dinners.
Included Highlights
Stays with Stories
- Spend the night at an authentic 1800s Montana homestead to relive the early Western atmosphere
Make a Difference
- Learn how your visit to The Grizzly and Wolf Discovery Center contributes to the conservation projects of Yellowstone National Park as well as your visit to Crazy Horse Memorial in the Black Hills
Sightseeing Highlights
- Visit the Oregon Trail Center in Montpelier, Jackson, Grand Teton National Park, 320 Guest Ranch, Yellowstone National Park, Cody, the Black Hills, Bear Country USA
- View Crazy Horse Memorial, Mount Rushmore
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30 Day Refund Guarantee
We promise you’ll enjoy a stress-free travel experience from the minute you start your vacation planning or we’ll refund your deposit. Make your reservation with a $350 deposit. If you change your mind for any reason within 30 days of booking, we’ll offer you a full refund.
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30 Day Refund Guarantee
We promise you’ll enjoy a stress-free travel experience from the minute you start your vacation planning or we’ll refund your deposit. Make your reservation with a $350 deposit. If you change your mind for any reason within 30 days of booking, we’ll offer you a full refund.
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Packing
We suggest bringing a variety of lightweight clothing items that can be layered to save space in your suitcase and give you more options for how to dress. For more helpful information please refer to our Packing Tips & Packing List.
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Gratuity
At the end of your guided vacation, it’s customary to offer your motor coach driver and Travel Director a gratuity. We recommend $4-5 per person/per day for your driver and $6-7 per person/per day for your Travel Director. Recommended gratuity for a Local Host and Local Specialist is 1-2 dollars per person, paid at the conclusion of each guided visit. A convenient option is to prepay your tips before your departure.
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Baggage
Baggage on our trips is restricted to one large suitcase per person with dimensions not exceeding 30x19x10 inches and a maximum weight of 50 pounds. You are also permitted one piece of hand luggage, which should be small enough to fit under your coach seat or on the small overhead shelf compartment. Please note that luggage with an adjustable handle and wheels will not fit in the overhead compartment of the coach. Hotel porterage is included in your vacation.
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Health and Fitness
You will need to be comfortable on your feet, walking and standing for up to three hours in various weather conditions. All of our vacations involve walking, often on cobblestone and uneven surfaces in historic city centers. In order to get the most out of your vacation you need to be able to comfortably walk 1-3 miles unassisted in one day, be in good condition and be able to keep pace with the group.
If you need any medications, it is important that you bring enough to last you the whole trip and keep them in your carry-on bag while you travel.
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Insurance
We highly recommend our optional Travel Protection Plan, which allows you to cancel for any reason up to 24 hours before departure. The plan also includes trip interruption, baggage loss or delay, and medical and emergency assistance. Click here for a summary of coverage details, terms and conditions.
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30 Day Refund Guarantee
We promise you’ll enjoy a stress-free travel experience from the minute you start your vacation planning or we’ll refund your deposit. Make your reservation with a $350 deposit. If you change your mind for any reason within 30 days of booking, we’ll offer you a full refund.
Optional Experiences are subject to change. Your Travel Director will supply you with a final list of Optional Experiences available on your trip. Optional Experiences cannot be booked online; they can be purchased during your trip through your Travel Director.
JACKSON
*Snake River Float Trip Through Grand Teton National Park
Adult Price: 83.00
This gentle 10-mile float trip runs entirely within Grand Teton National Park, and covers the most scenic stretch of the Snake River in the Jackson Hole Valley. The Snake River is a lifeline to the park’s bison, elk, moose, beaver, pronghorn, deer, bear and 300 different species of birds, including osprey and eagles. Your experienced guide offers in-depth information on the geology of the Grand Tetons and the habitats of the animals you may see. Although we can’t guarantee multiple animal sightings, your chances of spotting wildlife on the Snake River – with its lush willows to feed on and deep-water pools for animals to swim in – are greater here than anywhere else in the park. Operates late May – mid Sep, subject to weather conditions. Approx. duration: 3 hours
RAPID CITY
Mount Rushmore Evening Lighting Ceremony
Adult Price: 25.00
Join a park ranger at Mount Rushmore’s outdoor amphitheater for this moving patriotic program and sculpture lighting ceremony. The program begins with a short inspirational talk, focusing on the presidents, patriotism and the nation’s history, and is followed by a 20 minute film, “Freedom: America’s Lasting Legacy.” Watch in wonder as the evening culminates in the slow exposure of light to the monument until it is fully illuminated. Be sure to bundle up as the evenings can be cool. Operates seasonally, starting at 9 p.m. Approx. duration: 4 hours
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30 Day Refund Guarantee
We promise you’ll enjoy a stress-free travel experience from the minute you start your vacation planning or we’ll refund your deposit. Make your reservation with a $350 deposit. If you change your mind for any reason within 30 days of booking, we’ll offer you a full refund.
